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contrarian n

Contrarian means a person who takes a position opposed to the prevailing opinion, especially an investor who acts against the majority. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of contrarian

  • a person who takes a position opposed to the prevailing opinion, especially an investor who acts against the majority

Usage examples of contrarian

As a contrarian, she questions the assumptions behind popular advice.

The contrarian bought shares while most investors were selling.

Her contrarian view went against the crowd at the meeting.

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